Something different…

Sigh.  So it turns out I really like engagements.  Me.  The self-professed child and family loving photographer. The one who swore she would not do weddings… But I am getting ahead of myself.

I took the day yesterday, packed my kids up and headed to Topsfield, MA to meet up with my friend Kristina.  We had never met before face-to-face but have known each other for over two years on a photography message board we are both a part of and “talk” pretty much all of the time.  She had asked me a little over a month ago if I was interested in an engagement shoot with her and I jumped at the chance.  I missed the first one that she did but after seeing her photos from that one, I was NOT missing another opportunity. So when she said she was shooting her friend Melissa (who happens to be the first bride’s sister) and her fiance, John, I made certain to be there for it. So the kids and the camera went in the car and we took off for Massachusetts.

Let’s see.  Melissa and John.  Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous.  Seriously adorable, seriously, amazingly in love with each other, and SO MUCH FUN.  Melissa was an absolute doll to work with and so cute and feisty and outgoing and just made working with her a dream.  And she had a smile when she was talking about John that just was the most beautiful thing.  And John.  Wow.  Such a great great guy and let me tell you, girls dream of being looked at the way that he looks at her.  They are clearly so enamored of each other.  It was such a gorgeous thing to witness.  Usually I only see that kind of love when I shoot a newborn session – that amazement that “this person is mine.”  But I saw it last night in the gorgeous evening light of Topsfield and it really came through in the photos.  I can imagine how amazing their wedding is going to be.  In fact, I’m pretty sure that I caught the exact expression John will have on his face when they say their vows in a few short months (you’ll know it when you see it).

So as I was saying at the beginning.  I LOVED this session.  I loved doing an engagement.  Who knew that people who listened and posed and didn’t run away from me (unless we told them to) would be SO MUCH FUN and such a joy to shoot?!?!   (And, hello, how can you not love a session where the subjects are relaxing and drinking wine??)  Melissa and John, I had the best time with both of you and hopefully will see you in December!!!  And Kristina, my buddy, seriously wicked awesome time with you.  (How’s that for trying to sound New England-ish??)

Oh and, psst, Make sure to check out K’s shots as well!!

How gorgeous is she? I mean, seriously.
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The look. ::swoon:: the LOOK
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Sigh. Perfection | Providence Newborn Photographer

I already gave away one sneak peek of this precious baby’s shoot but I wanted to do some more as well.  Doing a newborn session is (to me) one of the biggest perks of being a photographer.  We get to come into the homes of our clients right at one of the most special times of their lives.  We get to meet new babies often even before family and we get to hold these precious little tiny bundles of new life and photograph them at just a few days old. How can that not be THE coolest thing in the world??

Did you know that in terms of photography, the “newborn picture” period ends at right around two weeks?  Maybe three, but that is stretching it.  You never know what you are going to get when you go into a newborn session.  You could have a very fussy baby or a very relaxed baby. It could be a baby who doesn’t sleep a wink during the session or a baby who sleeps the entire time.  It’s a chance you take doing newborn photography which is why we want them to be SO young when we get them because, in general, they’re happy and sleeping the first 10 days (my absolute favorite is 5 days old).  Little Miss E is the perfect example of why we want this.  She slept almost the entire session.  She woke up twice and settled back into a nice deep sleep each time and let me position her however I wanted.  So besides being just SO deliciously adorable and beautiful that I wanted to take her home with me, she was just about the perfect baby in terms of what we hope for as photographers.

I loved pretty much every shot from this session so it was MORE than difficult to narrow it down for the sneak peek. But I managed.  Somehow. 🙂  Some of my favorites…

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There is something about this next one that I just absolutely love. I cannot put my finger on it, but it just grabs my heart. Maybe it’s because my own daughter sleeps like this, I don’t know. Whatever it is, I’ll just sit back and enjoy it.

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Angelic | Providence Newborn Photography

I got to photograph sweet, gorgeous, perfect Baby E this morning.  You may remember her mama’s maternity picture HERE.  Baby E arrived just a few weeks early and at 8 days old was absolutely perfect from head to toe.  (And a complete dream to work with!!)  She was so teeny in my hands, I found it impossible to believe that both of my children were ever possibly that small, even though they were both actually even smaller.  Mom had a particular request for a shot with angel wings and went out and bought some of her own when I told her I didn’t have any.  I know she was really looking forward to this shot so I couldn’t make her wait.  With the curtains and the lighting and the blanket and everything all together, it just looks, well, angelic.  🙂

More to come later, but for now just this one. I hope it is everything you imagined, M.

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Newborn Booking Special | Providence Newborn Photography

Are you pregnant or do you know someone who is?  To kick things off here in Rhode Island, I am running a newborn special only through the month of August and only for seven clients.  It is close to a $1000 total value for $250.  Newborns are my FAVORITE kind of shoot so I am super excited to do some here in the Ocean State!

See the promo below, check out the print and digital pricing on the website (www.amyrophotography.com > Info > Investment) and contact me if you have any questions or want to book!!  And feel free to tell others, tweet about it or whatever else you’d like to do!  🙂

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Ten On Tuesday | Providence Family Photography

1.  I am working on totally revamping my pricing.  It feels so GOOD!!  Me, the person not crazy about change is L.O.V.I.N.G. it!!  And I am pretty sure you all are going to love it too.  Hope to have everything up by mid-week this week.  Might be next week though depending on how much the kiddos let me do.

2.  I have a really cool product in the works that I have not seen anyone else ANYWHERE make for their clients.  I designed it from scratch and am sending it off to the lab for printing as we speak.  Here’s hoping it works.  If so, I’ll be sure to share a sneak peek.  It ties in with the new pricing setup…  And if it doesn’t work, eh, nothing lost, right?

3.  A little known fact – did you know that holiday photos are best done between October and mid-November?  Yup.  It’s true. In fact my cutoff for holiday photos is the weekend after Thanksgiving. This gives me time to edit, get the orders in and everything delivered in time for various holidays.  So if you want photos for holiday gifts, don’t wait to do your sessions.  I plan to do two days of Holiday Minis and will have information about that up within the next week or two.  There may also just be a special or two for people to take advantage of.  😉

And Philadelphia peeps, I am also planning a weekend back in the area for holiday photos in late October / early November!!  Keep an eye out for announcements and emails.

4.  Nolan is turning 4 (!!!) one month from tomorrow.  I cannot believe it’s already been four years.   I have yet to put together invitations for his party (planning is not my thing) and wanted some pictures for it if possible.  He volunteered to go on a photo shoot with me on Sunday when we got home from brunch with friends.  Turns out his new school is basically right next to the Bay in Cranston and when I saw the water, the boats and the reeds I knew I wanted to do photos there.  He took the initiative though, asking if we could go.  Mostly he was his crazy silly almost-four-year-old self but I did get some decent ones.  Here are my favorites:
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5.  I have been a Twittering FOOL recently. I have found a new love… If you’re on there I’d love to see you!  It is fantastic for networking and meeting new people.  LOVE it!

6.  Found (through Twitter, seriously people there are a BUNCH of great resources there) a fantastic blog – Savor The Thyme (savorthethyme.blogspot.c0m).  Jennifer highlights a bunch of healthy recipes (Shrimp with Watermelon and Pineapple Salsa, anyone?) and even has started sharing “vlogs” (video blog posts) with helpful things like how to pit an avocado (without taking your hand off).  I love having some healthy recipes to look at and enjoy reading her writing.  You should check her out!

7. We are planning a family trip to Austin, TX in October and I cannot WAIT!!  One of my all-time favorite photographers (and friend) lives there and we are going to get to hang out with her.  That and I’m excited for a first family trip as well and have heard wonderful things about Austin.  If you’ve been there I’d love any and all tips for what to see and do.

8.  Next month marks two years I have been in business.  I have a few fantastic goody giveaways planned to celebrate.  I love goodies!!!

9.  There is still time for you to vote for me in the My FOX Philly’s HOT List for Best Portrait Photographer.  You are allowed one vote per email address and the contest ends September 11.  You can vote HERE.  Just make sure to confirm your free account – that’s the only way your vote counts!

10.  You will all be happy to know that my 50mm lens came back from the repair shop in better than new condition!!  Big props to the guys at Midstate Camera Repair for such a quick and fantastic job!

That’s it for this week.  Stay tuned because I have a promotion to announce, holiday sessions to debut and a few other things 🙂



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